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COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues

Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues among people who were infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

20 Feb 2023

395 genes found to be differently expressed in people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers have identified 395 genes that are differently expressed in people with type 2 diabetes. One of the genes proved to be very strongly associated with impaired insulin secretion.

20 Feb 2023

People's educational levels associated with belief in scientific misinformation and trust in preventive measures

A new study has found that people with a university degree were less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation and more likely to trust preventive measures than those without a degree.

20 Feb 2023

Study indicates that macrophages that reside in the lymph nodes contribute to the initial Zika virus spread

Researchers mapped Zika virus infections in the lymph nodes to determine how the Zika virus enters from different points in the skin and disseminates through the body.

20 Feb 2023

EU-funded PANDASIA project investigates how potential pandemics emerge

The PANDASIA project investigates how infectious diseases are transmitted between animals, humans and environment and how potential pandemics emerge.

20 Feb 2023

Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests

For many children, winter season comes with regular exposure to circulating viruses at school or daycare. And a warm forehead is often one of the first clear signs a child has caught a bug.

20 Feb 2023

The effect of nut exposure on cognitive performance

Researchers assessed the effects of consuming nuts on cognition.

20 Feb 2023

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of case isolation and respiratory interventions in limiting the transmission of mpox in humans.

20 Feb 2023

Utilizing CRISPR to discover new therapy options for COPD

In this interview, we speak to Ceri Wiggins, a Director at AstraZeneca, about the many applications of CRISPR and its role in discovering new COPD therapies.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 20 Feb 2023

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

Researchers analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to determine the underlying mechanisms of long COVID.

20 Feb 2023

The association between Stroke Belt residence, colorectal cancer incidence, and diet

Researchers assessed the consumption of plant and animal foods in regions with a high incidence of colorectal cancer and stroke.

20 Feb 2023

Is physical activity associated with the risks of hospitalization for common health conditions?

Researchers assessed the relationship between physical activity levels and hospitalization risk.

20 Feb 2023

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

In a recent study published in the Lancet, researchers performed a systematic review of scientific literature published from inception up to September 31, 2022, that documented the reduction in risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among individuals with a prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection vis-à-vis those with no COVID-19 history.

19 Feb 2023

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

In a rapid communication published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers presented the interim results of a medium-term follow-up [three weeks to twenty weeks following MPOX virus infection follow-up study comprising patients attending sexual health clinics in Belgium.

19 Feb 2023

After a previous BA.1 infection, Omicron BA.4/5 infection is more likely than BA.2

In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated whether prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and/or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination protected against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern (VOC) BA.4/5 sub-VOC or BA.2 sub-VOC infections.

19 Feb 2023

Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS Digital Health, researchers pursued one-time cures for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). They used a previously constructed murine model of HCM, designated as R403Q-129SvEv, to evaluate two different genetic therapies, as follows:

19 Feb 2023

How effective has the bivalent booster COVID vaccination been?

In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers estimated the effectiveness of bivalent messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines targeting the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1 subvariant and the original Wuhan-Hu1 strain against Omicron infections in the vaccinated population of the Netherlands between 26 September and 19 December 2022.

19 Feb 2023

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COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues

395 genes found to be differently expressed in people with type 2 diabetes

People's educational levels associated with belief in scientific misinformation and trust in preventive measures

Study indicates that macrophages that reside in the lymph nodes contribute to the initial Zika virus spread

EU-funded PANDASIA project investigates how potential pandemics emerge

Some parents may not be properly responding to elevated temperatures in children, poll suggests

The effect of nut exposure on cognitive performance

The effectiveness of respiratory interventions and case isolation measures in reducing or preventing the transmission of mpox in humans

Utilizing CRISPR to discover new therapy options for COPD

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

The association between Stroke Belt residence, colorectal cancer incidence, and diet

Is physical activity associated with the risks of hospitalization for common health conditions?

Prior COVID highly protective against severe disease ten months post-infection

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

After a previous BA.1 infection, Omicron BA.4/5 infection is more likely than BA.2

Genome editing prevents hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice

How effective has the bivalent booster COVID vaccination been?

Mirror neurons for fighting found in mouse hypothalamus

How much does residential noise exposure affect sleep in preadolescents?

Can COVID-19 vaccinations cause miscarriage in pregnant women?

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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